Curriculum based and designed to be progressive, the aim of our program is continual student advancement with the completion of each school year.
At Batavia Academy of Dance, our program is designed to accomodate all levels and ages, from students who wish to achieve a professional career in dance to those who want to enjoy dance on a recreational level. Our aim is to provide the highest quality of dance training to Batavia and the surrounding Fox Valley communities. Gain confidence, poise, and lasting friendships by studying with nurturing teachers in a fun and supportive environment.
Our school year begins in late August and commences with our annual recital in June.
Ballet
Ballet is the foundation of all other dance styles and is the core of our dance program.
Our Classical Ballet curriculum is based upon the acclaimed Vaganova Method. Proficiency in classical technique, alignment, aplomb, strength, flexibility, vocabulary, ballet history and appreciation, artistry, and musicality are gained through the course curriculum. Designed to be progressive, the aim of our program is continual student advancement with the completion of each school year. Our school year begins in late August and commences with our annual recital in June.
Pre - Pointe work in our Classical Ballet program begins at the Ballet III level.
Pointe work begins at the Ballet IV level.
Pas de Deux (partnering) work begins at the Ballet V level.
Ballet II-VII is by placement only.
Ballet II classes are twice weekly, Ballet III-VII are three times weekly.
Classes:
Ballet Basics Ages 6-8 Monday 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Ballet IA Ages 9+ Tuesday 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Ballet IB Ages 9+ Saturday 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Jazz
Hip Hop teaches the latest trends in urban, break dancing, poppin', and freestyle dance movements.
Learn the fundamental steps of one of the most popular dance forms in existence in these exciting classes! Set to the latest trends in urban music, students learn footwork, break dancing, poppin' and freestyle dance movements as influenced by some of today's hottest television shows and music videos.
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